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A general conceptual framework for characterizing the ego in a network

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  • Rousseau, Ronald
  • Zhao, Star X.

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In this contribution we consider one particular node in a network, referred to as the ego. We combine Zipf lists and ego measures to put forward a conceptual framework for characterizing this particular node. In this framework we unify different forms of h-indices, in particular the h-degree, introduced in the literature. Similarly, different forms of the g-index, the a-index and the R-index are unified. We focus on the pure mathematical and logical concepts, referring to the existing literature for practical examples.

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  • Rousseau, Ronald & Zhao, Star X., 2015. "A general conceptual framework for characterizing the ego in a network," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 9(1), pages 145-149.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:infome:v:9:y:2015:i:1:p:145-149
    DOI: 10.1016/j.joi.2014.12.002
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